Being a funds subcompact does not imply the Hyundai Accent is reasonable and nasty to drive. Quite the opposite, it is moderately pleasing to chuck round. It is easy and the suspension is comfort-biased, softening the blow of bigger bumps and potholes, nevertheless it would not handle to filter out smaller ripples too effectively, as they nonetheless handle to search out their approach via to the cabin. There’s additionally a specific amount of physique motion on undulating surfaces, however the Accent by no means feels floaty or unhinged. As a substitute, it feels boisterous and sprightly in a again to fundamentals method of a bygone period.
There is a small quantity of physique roll to contend to, however the Accent springs again into place with an elasticity that makes it really feel moderately effectively tied down. It is a good chassis, and regardless of its fundamental nature, has been totally engineered and responds effectively to each keener drivers and people who simply see it as an equipment.
It isn’t fairly as driver-focused because the Ford Fiesta and the steering is unnecessarily heavy, nevertheless it responds effectively sufficient to inputs, albeit with restricted suggestions. Nonetheless, the dealing with is nimble and turn-in is fast, making the Accent largely pleasing to drive. The brakes are first rate, however nothing spectacular, and below heavy emergency braking the rear finish does really feel a bit unfastened – the gentle suspension failing to maintain issues 100% pinned.
